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Air Apps

Data Engineer

Air Apps, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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About Air Apps

At Air Apps, we believe in thinking bigger-and moving faster. We're a family-founded company on a mission to create the world's first AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP), and we need your passion and ambition to help us change how people plan, work, and live. Born in Lisbon, Portugal in 2018-and now with offices in both Lisbon and San Francisco-we've remained self-funded while reaching over 100 million downloads worldwide.

Our long-term focus drives us to challenge the status quo every day, pushing the boundaries of AI-driven solutions that truly make a difference. Here, you'll be a creative force, shaping products that empower people across the globe.

Join us on this journey to redefine resource management-and change lives along the way.

The Role

As a

Data Engineer

at Air Apps, you will be responsible for

designing, building, and optimizing data pipelines, data warehouses, and data lakes

to ensure efficient data processing and analytics. You will work closely with data analysts, scientists, and software engineers to create scalable and reliable data infrastructure that supports business intelligence and machine learning initiatives.

This role requires

expertise in data architecture, ETL processes, and cloud-based data solutions

to handle large volumes of structured and unstructured data.

Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain

scalable data pipelines and ETL workflows

to support analytics and reporting. Develop and optimize

data warehouses and data lakes

using cloud platforms such as

AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure . Implement

real-time and batch data processing solutions

for various business needs. Work with

structured and unstructured data , ensuring proper data modeling and storage strategies. Ensure

data reliability, consistency, and scalability

through best practices in architecture and engineering. Collaborate with

data analysts, scientists, and software engineers

to enable efficient data access and analysis. Automate

data ingestion, transformation, and validation processes

to improve data quality. Monitor and optimize

query performance and data processing efficiency . Implement

security, compliance, and governance standards

for data storage and access control. Stay up to date with

emerging data engineering trends, tools, and technologies . Requirements

Around

4+ years

of experience in

data engineering, software engineering, or database management . Proficiency in

SQL, Python, or Scala

for data processing and automation. Hands-on experience with

cloud-based data solutions

(AWS Redshift, Google BigQuery, Azure Synapse, Snowflake). Experience building

ETL pipelines

with tools such as

Apache Airflow, dbt, Talend, or Fivetran . Strong understanding of

data modeling, schema design, and database optimization . Experience with

big data frameworks

(Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, Flink) is a plus. Familiarity with

orchestration tools, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD workflows . Knowledge of

data security, governance, and compliance (GDPR, CCPA, SOC 2) . Strong problem-solving and debugging skills with the ability to handle

large-scale data challenges . Experience working in

fast-paced, data-driven environments

with cross-functional teams. What benefits are we offering?

Apple hardware

ecosystem for work. Annual Bonus . Medical Insurance

(including vision & dental). Disability insurance

- short and long-term. 401k

up to 4% contribution. Air Stipend of $3,120/year , paid over 12 monthly installments (for home office, learning, wellness, etc.). Air Conference

- an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Air Apps, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We enthusiastically welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe that varied voices and experiences make us stronger.

Application Disclaimer

At Air Apps, we value transparency and integrity in our hiring process. Applicants must submit their own work without any AI-generated assistance. Any use of AI in application materials, assessments, or interviews will result in disqualification.